A little update on replacing the shaft seal on a spare gearbox. I managed to make the tool for removing the locking ring, it was quite simple really. I used a piece of tube of the correct diameter, welded an M40 hub nut on one end and welded a threaded round section on the other end to take an M12 b...

Hi Chris, I have had a look at Technical Service Data book that I have and I have included an image of the relevant page. If you take a look at the carb data it shows the different jetting between the two. I would think that if you are running a 105bhp engine then you should jet it as per the 36IDF5...

It’s all good fun Richard, keep us updated with more pictures as things progress. This is going to be a really nice sprint when you are finished with it.

It is great to hear you are making good progress, getting the engine back in and running is certainly that. It's days like this that give you a boost in the right direction to keep going.

The thread size on the special tool A.3.0298 for removing the locking ring part No 60502703 is M40 x 1.5, this may be useful for anyone wanting to make their own puller.

Hi, I am no expert on this subject but it is my understanding that the oil pressure gauge operates from the oil pressure sender unit located by the distributor. The switch by the oil filter only sends a signal to say the oil pressure is satisfactory or not, to the oil pressure light on the dash. The...

Glad to hear you got through another MOT John. So pleased that this Alfa was not put into a cube and sent off to be washing machine.
All the Best for Christmas too.

Hi Gary, thanks for your reply. I just wanted to change them myself really, the seals are only £10 each, you just need to make sure you get the two different sizes. The seal part numbers as far as I’m aware are (right) 101442 / 120011451B / 60502669 and (left) 101443 / 12011452B / 60502670.

I just wondered if anyone found out or knows the size of thread on this special tool A.3.0298 for removing the retaining ring on the output shafts?

This restoration is amazing, the car looks stunning in this colour. Looking forward to some more pictures next summer with the car back on the road, you will certainly get some attention.

Thanks for taking the time to share this information, it is all very helpful. Hopefully someone may comment on the use of a 90mm CV on a car fitted with an 81mm CV. It would appear from the General Ricambi catalogue that the 90mm CV may have more splines (24) rather than (22) on the shaft entry side...

Hi Chris, I had a look recently and these seem very difficult to find now. I have messaged a few of the sellers on eBay but they all say they are not suitable. I think the advertised gearbox end joints may be suitable with a bit more investigation but I don’t think the wheel end ones come even close...

This is good news Dave, John has done a great job for you, looks really solid now.

Thanks for all your replies, looks like Goetze and Victor Reinz are the preferred gasket of choice.

Thanks Gary, I think you are correct. I have read other recommendations for Goetze which would make sense. They are however one of the makes that is becoming more difficult to get hold of.
The BGA, AJUSA and Victor Reinz are readily available, thanks again.

Hello everyone, Could do with a bit of guidance, I will soon be rebuilding a 1.5 105bhp engine and just wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations for decent quality head gaskets, or the ones to avoid given that originals are difficult to find? I have seen some of the following makes, some easi...

That seems to be the price of a good Sud now.

Hi Dave, I hope John can get this sorted for you, there is a considerable amount of work though which will take time. You mentioned not being able to locate any replacement wing rails. I happen to have an aftermarket one which I don’t want to part with but will post a couple of images here so anyone...

Hi Dave, thanks for the info. I did register my car with the club but have not really been able to get any further information.

Thanks Lou, this all makes a lot more sense now. I can also remember the tv advert for the Campari drink with Lorraine Chase in it. That’s a great picture, especially for you with your dad’s connection. Interestingly I share the same surname with John Myerscough, no connection that I am aware of tho...

The yellow Campari is a car I owned in the 1980's. These were special editions created by the Blackpool Alfa Romeo dealership 'Hargreaves and Bailey Ltd'. I would imagine it was a promotion to boost sales at the time. All the decals were painted, I would assume by a local bodyshop. During my ownersh...

Thanks for your message Dave, I was not aware of your car so that is another one on my list of survivors.
I hope you are soon back on the road.

I couldn’t agree more about the satisfaction you get from the restoration process, great for taking your mind off things. Having the Sud there though, just waiting to be driven is also a great tonic and puts a smile on my face even just looking at it. Hope you don’t regret it!

Hi Richard, glad you enjoyed the S2 experience, quite a contrast to the S3, especially the interior.
I don’t think I will make it to the NEC this year, too much going on at the moment.
Wishing you all the best with your Sprint project and I’ve got to ask, why on earth is your S3 up for sale?

Hello everyone, My name is Michael and I am a newbie to posting on CAF, I would like to introduce myself and my Sud. I have been an Alfa enthusiast since my teens and that is a while ago now! In the 80's I owned a Series 2 Sud, a Campari and yes, most of you will never of heard of one but they did e...